Penalties for Violating Suspension in Utrecht
Driving during a CBR suspension of your driving license is considered driving without a valid driving license (Article 9 WVW 1994). In Utrecht, where the traffic police strictly checks on busy roads such as the A2 and Catharijnesingel, this is a serious criminal offense. You risk a fine of €950 to €12,400, depending on the circumstances, plus a criminal conviction by the Rechtbank Midden-Nederland in Utrecht.
Immediate and Long-Term Effects in Utrecht Context
- Seizure of the driving license on the spot by the Utrecht police during a check.
- Driving disqualification for an additional 6-12 months, which is particularly painful in a bike- and car-intensive city like Utrecht.
- Increase in your insurance deductible, especially relevant in local accidents on ring roads.
- Possible criminal record with impact on employment with Utrecht employers or travel via Schiphol.
Repeated violations in the Utrecht region lead to longer suspensions or permanent revocation. The Public Prosecution Service in Utrecht often initiates a criminal investigation, with possible community service or imprisonment in case of recidivism. During the suspension, follow an EMA course to accelerate restoration – these are available at Utrecht driving schools. Insurers generally do not pay out in accidents during suspension, making you personally liable for damage, for example in collisions in the city center. If given a stop sign by the police in Utrecht: consult a local lawyer immediately to challenge fines via the cantonal court.
Prevention is essential in Utrecht: check your driving status via the CBR check and avoid risks at places like the Amsterdamsestraatweg. Local campaigns by the municipality of Utrecht emphasize these rules. Awareness of these consequences protects your mobility in the Domstad.